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On Microsoft's Embedded DevCon Keynote
An anonymous reader writes "WindowsForDevices reports on the keynote talk at Microsoft's Windows Embedded DevCon (developer conference) taking place this week in San Diego. The story includes some interesting comments and highlights from the talk. Don't miss the cool bit about the ARM7-based 'SPOT' development platform that runs a tiny version of the .NET Compact Framework -- Microsoft is demoing a robot that's run by SPOT. There's also a pointer to an online video demo of a project to create a digital picture frame using Win CE."
I can't wait to buy my copy of WinCE so that I can build a picture frame out of it, seeing that my only other options are:
1) Buy one at a store for $2
2) Build the same damn thing with Linux for FREE!!!!!1
Believe me, nobody else looks forward to running virus patches on his fucking Picture Frame than I do!
M$ is demoing a robot that's run by SPOT. See SPOT run. Run SPOT, run!
Blue Screen of Death Gallery
The more you know, the less you understand.
Line breaks are for pussies =/
Wow, now there are 2 things that Windows is actually good for: playing solitare, and running digital picture frames!
I noticed a couple comments on Windows XP Embedded on that website, has anyone else had issues trying to keep embeded secure? You can't run windows update or SUS and service packs don't work. And Cannon won't support any anti-virus software.
No biggie - just don't ever connect your device to, well, anything, and you'll have no problems!
Downmodding is the refuge of the weak. Don't downmod, make a better argument!
"Microsoft's Embedded DevCon Keynote"
Should be
"Microsoft's 'In Bed With Donkey Kong' Note."
Looks like there will be more and more devices like ATM's getting hit with the latest virus. I can see it now 5 killed due to exploit in Windows Automotive breaking system. Your brakes have been updated. You must restart for them to work.
1) Term for a bug report is now "you missed a spot" report.
2) Name was inspired by Microsoft's spotty security record.
3) Virus writers are now hard at work at viruses that hit the SPOT.
4) Geeks everywhere will deny the spot even exists.
5) Locomotives will adapt this embedded technology through the TrainSPOTting initiative.
6) The MONO folks will be creating a GNOME-based port. No word yet on what they'll call it but rumor has it that it'll start with a "G"
Microsoft. Robots...Hmmm...
Now I'll just WinCE as my karma vaporizes!
But seriously, the SPOT concept is interesting, maybe a bit too heavyweight for my liking, but I like programming microcontrollers in assembly, maybe I'm just weird.
I've discovered a remarkable proof, but this margin is too small to contain it...
Microsoft is demoing a robot that's run by SPOT.
Wow! That's some cutting edge stuff. Thank Bill we have Windows CE.
What? What's that you say? We've already done robots? Ah. *ahem*
There's also a pointer to an online video demo of a project to create a digital picture frame using Win CE.
Now there you go! Some real future tech. A picture...that hangs on the wall....that changes! Fantastic!
What? They've already done that too? Without CE? You mean that's possible? *ahem*
Ok, nevermind then.
Weaselmancer
rediculous.
sounds like the name of a porn flick......
Longhorn Embedded 34: Deep in Texas!!
Well, they didn't call it "wince" for nothing.
wince: v. To flinch, as in pain or distress.